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Special notice

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: Formulatrix, LLC. for MANTIS V4 Liquid Dispenser

1173528

Food Safety and Inspection Service, Food Safety and Inspection Service. Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.

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Awarded

Formulatrix, LLC

$54,896.00 obligated so far on USAspending

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This one was awarded in 2026

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Description

As published on SAM.gov.

The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on behalf of the USDA Agriculture Research Service intends to award a firm-fixed price purchase order on a sole source basis to Formulatrix (5 DeAngelo Drive, Bedford, MA  01730) for the procurement of one (1) Part #815097C MANTIS V4 with Integrated RFID, 6 chip capacity and Mantis Controlling Software Instrument License with #MCF Mantis Continuous Flow Control Option; one (1) Part #233866 Mantis Chip-Silicone, Continuous Flow Control (CF), RFID, PI, Pack of 2; one (1) Part #233865 Mantis (CF) Cap-Falcon 50mL Conical Tube, Silicone Harness, Pack of 2; one (1) Part #809239A Mantis Chip-High-Fidelity Series, Silicone, LV (0.1uL & 0.5uL), RFID, Pack of 6; one (1) Part #806984A Mantis Chip-High Fidelity Series, Silicone, HV (1uL & 5uL), RFID, Pack of 6; one (1) Part #233103 Mantis Micro Tube Rack for 1.5-2.5mL microcentrifuge tubes; one (1) Part #233036 Mantis Nozzle Kit-Silicone (includes 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.6mm ID, 2 each); and (1) Part #360787 Mantis Remote User Training (up to half day) and any shipping charges, as applicable.

Statutory Authority

This purchase is being conducted under the authority of FAR 12.  The FSIS has determined that Formulatrix, LLC., is the only source reasonably available to satisfy this requirement because the Mantis is uniquely capable of meeting the specific requirements for precise, low‑volume liquid dispensing in molecular biology workflows. Its combination of disposable microfluidic cassettes, exceptionally low dead volume, and broad dispensing range cannot be replicated by any other commercially available instrument.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.  It’s a synopsis for informational purposes only. However, any responsible source that believes it can meet this requirement may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency.

Responses must include:
1. Company Name and CAGE Code.

2. Technical description of how the proposed alternative meets all requirements listed above.

Responses will be used to determine if a competitive procurement is necessary, at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

The contract, on USAspending

Federal procurement data the awarding office reported to FPDS, matched to this solicitation by its number.

Recipient
Formulatrix, LLC
UEI
VMDJG4U9PBN6
CAGE
4N0A8
Vendor location
Bedford, MA
Contract
123A9426P0042, purchase order
Obligated
$54,896.00
Actions
1 between September 24, 2026 and September 24, 2026
Competition
Not Competed Under SAP, 1 offer received
Set-aside reported
No Set Aside Used.
Described as
Mantis V4 with Integrated Rfid, 6 Chip Capacity with Mantis Controlling Software Instrument License and Accessories
Match
solicitation number 1173528 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same sub-agency 12G2 (high confidence)
Record
USAspending award page

Publications

Every notice SAM.gov issued under this solicitation number, oldest first. Each is a separate record on SAM.

  1. August 24, 2026

    Special notice

    Due September 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 47f9428f10614926a0f9bdbf21034125

    1 revisions on SAM
    • August 24, 2026: publish, special notice

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